A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that I thought the Washington Nationals would send phenom Stephen Strasburg down to the minors to start the season. Now, it’s looking more and more likely that thought is going to come true.
According to Jim Duquette of the Sirius XM’s MLB Home Plate show, Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo is leaning towards sending Strasburg to the minor leagues to start the season. While nothing is yet set in stone, this would be a pretty smart move.
Strasburg has been impressive this spring. He has allowed four hits, walked one, and has four K’s in five scoreless innings of work. There is no doubt Strasburg has the talent to pitch in the majors now, but what’s the rush?
The Nationals aren’t going anywhere this year, and starting Strasburg right a ...
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Stephen Strasburg Likely To Start 2010 in Minors Despite Strong Spring Training
Posted: 17th March 2010 by Adam Bernacchio in MLBComments Off on Stephen Strasburg Likely To Start 2010 in Minors Despite Strong Spring Training